A History for the Future: MOCA, LA, 1979-2000
Description
A History for the Future: The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, 1979-2000, is a large-format, 5-color, 240-page book, surveying the museum’s first two decades, and examining its impact on art, culture and architecture in Los Angeles. The exposed stitching and metallic fabric reference the industrial warehouse of its Little Tokyo location, while the bold, type-driven cover is inspired by the iconic, 191-foot mural "Untitled (Questions)" painted on the building’s facade. Printed on uncoated paper with a silver spot color, a detailed chronology is interwoven with artist writings, adding personal perspectives to the museums groundbreaking, artist-driven exhibitions.
